Is there any way I can take meaningful soil conductivity readings with simple equipment? 73, Jerry K3BZ _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Self Suppor
Peter... don't know where you're located, but iuf it's worth the ride to EPA just S of Allentown, you're welcome to take a look at my 3L SteppIR at 50 feet. 73, Jerry K3BZ ___________________________
Why not extend the boom ends enough to mount an element housing on each end with element tubes extending out from the ends. Then you could retract the normal yagi elements and extend the boom end ele
OK, major bummer...I'm getting rid of mine, then. 73, Jerry K3BZ --Original Message-- There is one thing the SteppIR cannot do. Operate on >1 band simultaneously. 73, VR2BrettGraham _________________
"and [spline balls] work".... "work" being a relative term, I'd think. Can't be absolute (as in... there's never been a strike with a spline ball installed) or there would be no issue to discuss. Can
Sure, Darrell... I have a copy I can lend you. Jerry K3BZ engineering Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. ________________
Doug wrote: "...leg compression will be increased with properly tensioned guys." Well, of course it will. But why do guys on a self-supporting tower have to be "properly tensioned"? I thought they wo
That would be the "sensible" conclusion if one is an engineer or if one believes that only engineers can reach "sensible" conclusions.... and I say that with all due respect. Maybe it's just that I'm
I bought my Heights aluminum tower used, and refurbished it myself. Some of the leg holes were a little egged out, so I added new bolts in new holes so it's good and sturdy now. I had no specs and wa
I sure hope you are not at the mike when that tower comes down onto the power lines. Your has to be one of the riskiest installations I've ever seen described on TowerTalk. How did you ever get appro
For those with a Heights aluminum tower with the tilt-over fixture, I still have a freshly rebuilt and painted gearmotor with a new direction switch assembly available. Similar to the one shown at ht
I too am always sad that deals between fellow hams go bad, but for the aggrieved party to use the TowerTalk reflector to air his unhappiness seems to be an attempt to leverage his side of the issue.
Am I the only one who finds himself looking at the CQ calendar this month and saying "What??".... then rushing out to catch up on neglected antenna work? 73, Jerry K3BZ ______________________________
Sig..... there's a local place... Harleysville... J Schmidt... their #3104 has 5/16-18 thread, 3.75" long with 2.25" thread length, for 2" OD tubing.- $2.05 each. Several other sizes. Lots of other S
The top cap on my AB577 tapers down to 2.75" OD, and with 1/2" wall thickness the ID is 1.75". A short piece of pipe will fit in the 1.75" center hole. Drill a hole thru the pipe to accept a 3.5" bol
Many laymen and even lawyers labor under this popular misconception. What is intended is reproduction for profit, not the occasional sharing. Of course, now an outcry will arise from those who believ
That makes it even easier to clamp the rotator directly onto the top cap. Whoops... I just realized.... my rocket launcher is the AB-621, the larger diameter, heavier-duty unit. Otherwise same as AB-
An occasional copy made for a friend without profit is very like the tree falling in the forest. Who knows? Who cares? We all bend rules every day. Free adults can determine for themselves the potent
Weather Stations", and lot's more. Call Toll Free, 1-800-333-9041 with any questions and ask for Sherman, W2FLA. _______________________________________________ See: http://www.mscomputer.com for "Se
Bill... those threaded base sockets are tough to come by. I have that same old steel clamshell base with the acme screw tiltover arrangement. You don't have to sacrifice the sockets. Just soak them w